guzzle

verb

guz·​zle ˈgə-zəl 

guzzled; guzzling ˈgə-z(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually

transitive verb

1

: to drink greedily or habitually

guzzle beer

2

: consume, use up

devices that guzzle electricity

guzzler

ˈgə-z(ə-)lər 

noun

Synonyms of guzzle

• sip
• drink
• gulp

Examples of guzzle in a Sentence

guzzled my soda before I could stop him

teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods

Recent Examples on the Web

Do Americans really want to return to coal, more gas-guzzling cars, and no help for the poorest? —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026

Ur Rehman argues that still not enough has been done to invest in solutions to create a sustainable supply of H2O as humans continue to guzzle up the resource. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

The coffee outperforms anything guzzled in West London, even the decaf. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Electric and hybrid vehicles are beginning to replace some traditional gas- and diesel-guzzling production vehicles, appearing behind the scenes on projects like the Peacock series All Her Fault and the Universal film Him. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for guzzle

• muzzle
• puzzle

Kids Definition

guzzle

verb

guz·​zle ˈgəz-əl 

guzzled; guzzling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to drink greedily

guzzled soft drinks

2

: to use up : consume

cars guzzling gas

guzzler

-(ə-)lər 

noun